Replacing battery movement

Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:12 pm     Post subject: Replacing battery movement

Hi - I have a wall clock I love, basically a plate with spoon, fork and knife hands - the little battery box on the back is kaput. It is 2" square and takes a single AA battery. Can you tell me how to get it off the plate (it can spin around) and with what movement to replace it? Thanks!

Posted: Thu May 01, 2008 7:00 pm     Post subject:

Check the front surface of the clock assembly. There may be a brass hex nut which secures the movement box to your plate. By loosening and removing this hex nut, you should be able to remove the movement and replace it. IMPORTANT: You will more than likely have to remove the hands before you can remove the hex nut. Please refer to the link below for common quartz movement assembly instructions.

http://www.klockit.com/products/sku-Helpful%20Hint%20-%20movement.html

Keep in mind that your movement may be slightly different (ex: if you do not have a cap nut, then the hands are probably push-on hands). Once you remove the movement, you can take some measurements in order to determine a replacement. Overall movement size and shaft length are the main concerns.

Keep in mind that when and if you order a replacement movement, you should also purchase/select an additional set of hands (if the event should occur that the hands you currently have do not fit the replacement movement). I believe Klockit still offers the "dinner" style hands. (fork/spoon). Also keep in mind that you can contact Klockit (1-800-556-2548) for free assistance.